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OK... We will all stop giving Opinions!!!!! We will let the guy guess instead. Did anyone read what I wrote??????????????? Can someone explain to me where I gave advice instead of opinion and MY experience? ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

I don't think 30nmi is TOO small to be effective... Trust me it is enough with two birds flying that perimeter!!!!!!!!! If a "business Jet" crosses that line after being warned.... And they are warned even when they are vectoring perpendicular to that circle 25miles out, they will be dealt with. Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Bill remember that discussion.... It is beginging!!! http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/03/10/drive.by.porn.ap/index.html Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

The first thing I have ever read that I agree with from the The NY TImes.... Of course this columnist could be lying. You have to question everything in the NYTs now don't you!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Yes, I Might... But I chose to give my opinion. I am entitled to do that you know. Look, he know to ask his instructor, he probably already has, but he is here looking for advice from others. I sure as shit didn't listen to everything my instructor said.... I am glad I didn't too. I saw some people get hurt that way. Look, when people are looking for advice do you think they want ONE opinion??? No, he probably asked his instructor, a friend on the DZ and here on DZ.... He will then make an educated decision based on that input. If he isn't old enough or smart enough to make decicision on his own, maybe skydiving isn't for him... My guess is he is smart enough. Now, I wasn't reckless in what I said either. I made it a point of saying "Don't feel pressure to downsize ...... 1:1 can still kill etc...." I think you are blowing this out of proportion, but again if you want to censor the posts.... BY ALL MEANS!!!!! Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Well Bytch .... Maybe you didn't notice that in my reply I said I have about the same # of jumps as you. AND IMO . In no way did I misreprestent myself .... So now what, we are going to start to limit the people who can opine based on the jump number? Someone here posted asking a question.... I gave them my info and my experience... You can do the same and so can his/her instructor. This person is looking for feedback, and that is what I gave. It is not MY job to decide what advice he/her takes and what advice they dismiss .... That is the funny thing about advice!!!! Now, If I were to pretend I was something I am not that would be a different story. But NO WHERE did I claim to be an expert... In FACT, I made it clear I was a low timer. If you have a problem with that then maybe you should have put Jump restrictions on posts Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

... Not to Kiss ASS, but I think you are right HH... WE are not over policed, however, I think there are a lot of gray areas in "General Skydiving". WE all know that the "GS" forum gets the most attention and the most visits (other thatn Talkback) So, when we have a question pertaining to the sport of skydiving, it is a great place to post bnecause we know we will get a lot of hits and responses. Personally I don't really go to Gear and rigging unless I have a specific question.... I am sure that is true with many people, and therefore not many people will respond to a question I post there. I understand where you guys/girls are coming from... I don't want to see "GS" become a Talkback II either. I just personally feel that if we have a question about the sport of skydiving we should be able to put it in "GS". Example: I get cold hands when I jump, and I am looking for a good pair of gloves...Anyone else have this issue? Does that need to go to Gear and Rigging? it is a general question related to the act of skydiving.... It is a hybrid. Feedback... Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

I have about the same # of jumps as you. I just bought my first rig last year. I am juping a Triathlon 190 (7cell Zero-p). I couldn't be happier :-) With all my gear on I am loading at about 1:1.00 I love my chute I love the landings. I felt some pressure to go even a bit smaller, but Why???? We are low timers and trust me you can easily kill yourself with a 1:1 ratio. IMO That is a good starting point for your weight, and don't rush off to downsize in a year.... Master that chute, know everything about it and be able to land it where you want in EVERY condition before moving on.... Again My Opinion, but don't let anyone tell you it is TOO BIG. You said you did most of your jumps on a 230.... I think you will see the difference on a 210 (provided they are the same type and material) however, it should be something you could handle. One thing you will notice is that those last 20 ft that come up on you a bit quicker!!!!! (Obviously all flight characteristics will be somewhate different). Good Luck... ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Yeah, I hear you... I have only been in this sport two years, and I have had nothing but problems from jump #2 (goggles flipped up a few times). I also find that the over the glasses goggles I have tried are uncomfortable at best. I begining to think a pair of perscription goggles are the only way to go. The only problem with that though is I will need to keep them on during the whole flight to altitude..... All that means is that they are going to fog up pretty bad. Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

yes I have been here long..... If you will notice though the other posts allowed to stay here!!!!! I see selected moving!!!!!! In fact one just came up about used gear :-) That is strange it hasn't been moved.... I am sure the attention I brought to it though will cause the greenies to take action. Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Blahr, If you could post a pic of your setup with the goggles mounted on your helmet it would be helpful... Also, what type of helmet do you have??? I just got an NvertigoX Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Do you have any issue with your birdz googles squeezing or oinching your glasses???? Also, does the strp for the goggles interfere with the arms of your glasses a all???? Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Why then are wind tunnel discussions allowed???? This is crap... If I have a qustion that is related to skydiving and gear, why not in skydiving???? Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Hey everyone.... I wear glasses, and I came across a pair of over the glasses goggles. http://security-professionals.com/mivastore/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PCSUN&Category_Code=Goggles+-+Airfoil+9300+Series However, I only saw them on one skydiving site (Baddog Skydiving). I haven't seen or heard of this company before and was wondering if anyone knew whether or not these things were safe for jumping. I sent an email to the company but haven't heard back from them yet. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

I t was good though... I enjoyed it. Truthfully though I pretty much enjoy TV anytime they show Skydiving!!!!!! Definately good FF filming etc.... ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Animals can pretty much pluke who ever they want!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Of course I would marry britney too. Getting to Marry Britney for 55hours and getting a pay out of over 50K. Talk a bout a bird in the hand and the other in the BUSH if you know what I mean!!!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

COme on Bill.... Britney did it for all the right reasons you know that ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

You stole my argument.... Rosie wasn't doing for "LOVE".... She was doing it for the SOAP BOX to stand on.... FYI ROSIE IS A BITCH, but that has noth to do with her being gay. The same is true Martha Stewart. I guess all people with connections to KMART suck ass!!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Sorry Meat....no edits to come ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Right.... And I am going to Use the film "Kill Bill" as my excuse to slice people open..... Come'on. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Would have been better if they actuaslly did some HALO jums!!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. It is a F***ing movie people about a F***ing book. Should we BURN THE BIBLE now because it depict Jews badly????? It is called History.... DID EVERYONE KILL A JAP AFTER THE MOVIE PEARL HARBOR??????? Cut the shit..... THERE IS NO RELIGIOS GROUP IN THE PAST 100 YEARS THAT HAS SUPPORTED THE JEWS MORE THAN THE CHRISTIANS HAVE..... IF YOU THINK IT IS ANTI-SEMETIC FINE.. THINK THAT. BUT BE REALISTIC WILL YOU. CHRIS ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Sad but true.... Not like going to see that one taken back. There would be a lot of accountants and lawyers looking for work!!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

I will vote for the 16th!!!! My money is my money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty